Aboriginal Health Clinician

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4; Counsellor Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4; Social Worker Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4; Psychologist; Senior Psychologist; Clinical Psychologist

Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 30 June 2026 – 11:59pm

Aboriginal Health Clinician - New Street

Service Delivery Directorate - Child, Youth & Family Division

About the role

New Street Services provide therapeutic services for children and young people aged 10 to 17 years who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours towards others and their families by assisting the young person to understand, acknowledge, take responsibility for and cease the harmful sexual behaviour.

In this role, you will be involved community development and capacity building with local Aboriginal communities in order to best facilitate culturally safe and effective care. In this role you will serve as a cultural liaison between New Street in Western, local communities and other government and non-government agencies.

The role is very well supported, starting with a 3-month orientation and training before you go into practice, ongoing clinical supervision and consultation from a senior Clinical Advisor from The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and regular support through networking meetings. Personalised professional develop plans will be implemented that will provide additional opportunities for clinical progression in accordance with your current experience.

This role will be part of the broader Child, Youth & Families Division and integrated into the Local Health District's Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) service stream.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role

• Click ‘Apply’

• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

• Upload your current resume

• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Joanna Ekevati on 0448 025 379 or at ***email_hidden*** for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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